His Dark Materials: Season 3

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HBO | Season Premiere Date: December 5, 2022

Summary: The third and final season based on final part of Philip Pullman's trilogy, "The Amber Spyglass," sees Lord Asriel at war with Authority as Lyra and Will travel between worlds to find each other.

Genre(s): Drama, Action & Adventure, Fantasy

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Season 3 Episodes

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S3:E8. The Botanic Garden
Air Date: December 26, 2022
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S3:E7. The Clouded Mountain
Air Date: December 26, 2022
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S3:E6. The Abyss
Air Date: December 19, 2022

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Radio Times Neil Armstrong

Dec 5, 2022

It has been streamlined by screenwriter Jack Thorne and some characters and plot elements from the book have been ditched but it remains a thrilling, immersive TV treat that looks stunning and still has the hard-hitting emotional heft of the book. It is a credit to all involved, both on and off-screen. Read full review

Collider Therese Lacson

Dec 5, 2022

Season 3 is thought-provoking, devastating at moments, and completely emotional. The final episodes turned me into a sobbing mess, just as the books did, and reminded me just why I loved the story so much. Read full review

Empire Helen O'Hara

Dec 9, 2022

Bringing the series to an emotional conclusion, this is a complex, ambitious take on books that always required considerable commitment. There are budget limitations, but they’re overcome thanks to a clever adaptation and daemonically good cast. Read full review

The Telegraph Jack Taylor

Dec 19, 2022

This is a worthy and comprehensive adaptation of a literary world which deserves to be seen. Read full review

Laura Miller

Jan 5, 2023

In its third season, His Dark Materials finally strikes the right balance. ... If the series doesn’t always articulate this idea [the cosmic conflict of Pullman’s trilogy in the precious ephemera of everyday life] effectively in its most fantastical sequences, its footing is very sure where it counts, as Mary recalls her joyful loss of faith and Will and Lyra fall in love. The series handles the story’s ending equally well. Read full review

Tariq Raouf

Dec 1, 2022

This last batch of episodes is poetic, heavy with heart and soul, and provides a satisfying conclusion to a story that’s been (mostly) a joy to watch unfold. Read full review

The Independent Nick Hilton

Dec 19, 2022

The dazzling intelligence of the books becomes blandly expository in the actors’ mouths, while that spark of madness – the shimmering aurora – fades as the story reaches its final notes. Read full review

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Etrafford

Jan 1, 2023

Charmless and plodding. Does the job but nothing more. Beggars belief that they cut so many characters and great moments and decided to add new scenes outside of the books that add nothing of value. Asriels side plot has far too much time dedicated to it, whilst Lyra and Wills storyline isCharmless and plodding. Does the job but nothing more. Beggars belief that they cut so many characters and great moments and decided to add new scenes outside of the books that add nothing of value. Asriels side plot has far too much time dedicated to it, whilst Lyra and Wills storyline is rushed through to 'get it done.' Should probably have been two seasons at least, but I don't know if that would fix the problems or prolong the agony. Not quite Game of Thrones final season terrible, but definitely has that feeling about it. Surprised reviewers who claim to love the books often rate this favourably, considering it sucks the life from almost all characters to focus on one or two.… Expand

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Dec 27, 2022

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vityatsoi

Dec 23, 2022

couldn't expect in 2019 how can this exceptional, original piece go downfall this fast. first season was amazing (well, by tv standards). ok, second season. budgetary cuts were obvious, there were three locations basically. and then the third one hit. basically two locations, one of which iscouldn't expect in 2019 how can this exceptional, original piece go downfall this fast. first season was amazing (well, by tv standards). ok, second season. budgetary cuts were obvious, there were three locations basically. and then the third one hit. basically two locations, one of which is insanely boring walkabout (seems like treechange) with talking beasts. damn two out of eight episodes they spent in dark cheap caves. absolutely no one has anything interesting to say. ending's touching, of course. never read the original, hope it's better. makes you think how exceptional was 'a series of unfortunate events'… Expand

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Seasons & Episodes

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Series Overview
Season 3

77
- Season 3 Overview
  Air Date: December 5, 2022
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  S3:E8. The Botanic Garden
  Air Date: December 26, 2022
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  S3:E7. The Clouded Mountain
  Air Date: December 26, 2022
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  S3:E6. The Abyss
  Air Date: December 19, 2022
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  S3:E5. No Way Out
  Air Date: December 19, 2022
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  S3:E4. Lyra and Her Death
  Air Date: December 12, 2022
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  S3:E3. The Intention Craft
  Air Date: December 12, 2022
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  S3:E2. The Break
  Air Date: December 5, 2022
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  S3:E1. The Enchanted Sleeper
  Air Date: December 5, 2022
Season 2

71
- Season 2 Overview
  Air Date: November 8, 2020
Season 1

69
- Season 1 Overview
  Air Date: November 3, 2019